School Finance Bookkeeper: Budget & Compliance Expert

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Schools is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage financial records for allocated funds and student activity funds, ensuring compliance with GAAP and district policies.

The role involves processing SAF deposits, reviewing requisitions, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting annual audits with accurate reporting and collaboration with school staff and administrators.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to understand and apply regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Fluent in Excel and data handling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with budget management/accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and communicates with school staff to ensure compliance with financial requirements for both cost center and SAF.
• Receives, verifies and processes SAF deposits daily.
• Reviews requisitions for purchase for completeness, accuracy, and funds availability.
• Processes approved SAF Requisitions for Purchase of goods/services and writes checks.
• Processes approved cost center expenditures and documents their rationale.
• Records SAF transactions monthly and reconciles with bank activity.
• Maintains cost center and SAF accounts for audits and reporting.
• Supports training of principal’s designee on bookkeeping duties.
• Liaisons between school and District departments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent worker

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fulton Schools is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage financial records for allocated funds and student activity funds, ensuring compliance with GAAP and district policies.

The role involves processing SAF deposits, reviewing requisitions, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting annual audits with accurate reporting and collaboration with school staff and administrators.